Appendix C Cultural Resources Report CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT FOR THE AZUSA INTERMODAL PARKING FACILITY PROJECT, CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Prepared for Terry A. Hayes Associates Inc. 8522 National Boulevard, Suite 201 Culver City, California 90232 Prepared by Samantha Murray, B.A. Steven Treffers, M.A. and Shannon Carmack, B.A. SWCA Environmental Consultants 150 South Arroyo Parkway, Second Floor Pasadena, California 91105 (626) 240-0587 www.swca.com U.S. Geologic Survey 7.5-minute Topographic Quadrangle Azusa, California SWCA Project No. 020342.00 SWCA Cultural Resources Report Database No. 2012-30 February 2013 Cultural Resources Survey Report for the Azusa Intermodal Parking Facility Project, City of Azusa, Los Angeles County, California SUMMARY This report provides the results of the cultural resources study for the Azusa Intermodal Parking Facility Project. The City of Azusa proposes to construct an approximately 36-foot-high, three-story parking structure with rooftop parking, with a capacity for 520 vehicles for patrons of the future Gold Line Foothill Extension Azusa Station. The project area consists of 19.82 acres in the City of Azusa, Los Angeles County, California. Specifically, the project area is located at the Azusa Civic Center and is roughly bordered by 9th Street to the north, North Dalton Avenue to the east, East Foothill Avenue to the south, and North Azusa Avenue to the west. Dates of Investigation: The California Historical Resources Information System records search was conducted by the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) at California State University, Fullerton and received on May 20, 2011. Cultural resources specialists conducted an intensive-level cultural resource surveys on August 1, 2011, December 14, 2011, and February 13, 2013. Survey Findings: Nine prior cultural resources studies have been conducted within a 0.5-mile radius of the project area, one of which included portions of the area of potential effects (APE). Research also indicates that 41 previously recorded cultural resources are located within 0.5 mile of the project area. Five are located in the APE. The Azusa Civic Center (19-187045) is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), and the Santa Fe Railroad Depot (19-189205) was determined eligible for the NRHP and is listed in the CRHR; both are considered historic properties under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). A commercial building located at 124 Santa Fe Avenue was previously determined ineligible for the NRHP; and while the current study found that the property is not eligible for the CRHR, it was determined eligible for local designation under the City of Azusa local municipal code, and therefore considered a historical resource under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Historical Resource Status Code 5S2, see Appendix F). Two residences located at 824 North Alameda Avenue and 845 North Alameda Avenue were also previously determined ineligible for listing in the NRHP and the CRHR. The current study concurred with this finding and determined that neither property was eligible for local designation. Five additional resources were identified during the intensive-level survey: the Azusa Library, the Barnes House, a commercial property at 812 North Azusa Avenue, and industrial buildings at 810 North Alameda Avenue were all found ineligible for the NRHP, the CRHR, or for local designation. The Durrell House was found ineligible for the NRHP and the CRHR, but qualifies for local designation under the City of Azusa local municipal code, and is therefore considered a historical resource under CEQA (California Historical Resource Status Code 5S2, see Appendix F). No archaeological resources were identified during the intensive-level survey of the project area. A single fragment of aqua-colored glass was identified within the railroad right-of-way (ROW); however, this is an isolated fragment from the body of a vessel with no visible maker’s mark and is therefore non-diagnostic. Modern refuse was observed throughout the entire project area, mostly occurring within the railroad ROW. Investigation Constraints: The project area is located in an urban setting and has been mostly developed. Ground visibility throughout most of the project area was very poor, at approximately 1 percent, due to the presence of ornamental landscaping, asphalt, concrete, trees, and park/street furniture. Effects and Mitigation Measures: Archaeological Resources: Although no archaeological resources were identified during the intensive survey, surface visibility was very poor and it is possible that intact archaeological deposits are present at subsurface levels. Two Native American contacts indicated that the area is sensitive for cultural resources. i Cultural Resources Survey Report for the Azusa Intermodal Parking Facility Project, City of Azusa, Los Angeles County, California For these reasons, and the fact that no archaeological testing has ever occurred in the project area, the project area should be treated as potentially sensitive for cultural resources. Implementation of mitigation measures CR-1, CR-2 and CR-3, would reduce both direct and cumulative impacts to any previously unrecorded archaeological resources that may be encountered during construction. After mitigation, potential construction and cumulative impacts would not be significant under both the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and CEQA. Historic Architectural Resources: The project APE contains four significant historic properties and/or historical resources, none of which will be demolished or otherwise affected by the project. The project will involve the construction of a three-story parking structure with rooftop parking that will be located north of Foothill Boulevard, along Alameda Avenue. The four properties are located outside the direct APE, and will not be acquired or require any sort of easement for staging or long-term maintenance. The project will not visually obstruct any historic views or adversely impair the character or quality of any historic properties or historical resources. The proposed project will result in no effects and/or impacts. No further investigation is necessary. Disposition of Data: This report and any subsequent related reports will be filed with TAHA; SCCIC at California State University, Fullerton; and SWCA Environmental Consultants Inc., (SWCA). All field notes, photographs, and records related to the current study are on file at the SWCA Pasadena, California, office. ii Cultural Resources Survey Report for the Azusa Intermodal Parking Facility Project, City of Azusa, Los Angeles County, California CONTENTS Summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Project Description .................................................................................................................................... 1 Area of Potential Effects (APE) ................................................................................................................ 4 Regulatory Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Federal ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 National Historic Preservation Act ....................................................................................................... 6 State ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 CEQA ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Local ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 City of Azusa Municipal Code, Historic Preservation Ordinance ........................................................ 8 Environmental Setting ................................................................................................................................ 9 Cultural Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Prehistoric Overview............................................................................................................................... 10 Horizon I–Early Man (ca. 10,000–6,000 B.C.) ................................................................................... 10 Horizon II–Milling Stone (6000–3000 B.C.) ...................................................................................... 10 Horizon III–Intermediate (3000 B.C.–A.D. 500)................................................................................ 12 Horizon IV–Late Prehistoric (A.D. 500–Historic Contact) ................................................................ 12 Ethnographic Overview .........................................................................................................................